Remembering brunel’s timber viaducts

They’re a vital part of the rail infrastructure. CHRIS HOWE counts down his favourites

Although the journey between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads stations is faster and more comfortable than it was when services began at the end of June 1841, there are plenty of reminders a

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One of the things I miss most from the current railway scene is our locomotive workshops. They were such fascinating places to visit, because they illustrated perfectly the life story of locomotives f

The summer has seen the publication of a wealth of new architectural books. John Goodall offers a round-up of some recent titles that have caught his eye

A slow train journey through southern France shines a light on one of Europe’s early engineering masterpieces, the Canal du Midi, and the historic cities that thrived on its waters